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The dataset contains the metadata provided on the NYC Honorary Street Names Map. The dataset will include City Council Introduction Number, the local law enactment number and date, category of change, borough, new name of the street or intersection, present name, limits, zip code, Introduced by Council Member(s), Biographical information of the individual, Notes, Longitude and Latitude coordinates.

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Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84652699899993,40.72696451300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Rabbi Dr. Asher Murciano Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of 108th Street and 68th Avenue
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koslowitz
Biographical Information
Rabbi Dr. Asher Murciano was the Rabbi for the Sephardic Jewish Center for 67 years making him the country’s longest serving Sephardic rabbi of the same congregation. Additionally, he was a noted rabbinical scholar. He was sent to Menkes, Morocco, to t
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91923104099999,40.84842200400004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1744
Enactment Date
2017-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/237
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Detective Sean Carrington Way
Limits
At the intersection of Tenney Place and Andrews Avenue
Zip Code
10453.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Detective Sean Carrington was shot and killed in the line of duty. He was a four-year veteran of the NYPD and was killed during an undercover drug operation in the Bronx. He was assigned to a special section of the Bronx Narcotics Unit with the 46th Pr
Int. No. 188
Intro Number: Int. No. 188 • Enactment Date: 1963-03-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1963-10-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87972649899996,40.87684943200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 188
Enactment Date
1963-03-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1963-10-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1963/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Neumann-Goldman Memorial Plaza
Limits
A strip of land beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the easterly line of Reservoir Oval west at a line parallel to and distant 50 feet southerly from the northerly line of East 208th street; thence southerly and along the said easterly lin
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Moskowitz, Curry, Berman, Katzman, DiCarlo, Cuite, Kupferman, Weiss, and Sharison
Biographical Information
Corporal Jerry Neumann: Born April 29th, 1921, in The Bronx, Graduate Public School 80 and De Witt Clinton High School. Bacteriology major New York University. Enlisted in February 1942. Inducted at Fort Dix. Took paratroop training at Fort Benning, Geor
Int. No. 1235-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1235-A • Enactment Date: 1989-06-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00965003099998,40.71272166500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1235-A
Enactment Date
1989-06-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Pierre Toussaint Square
Limits
The intersection of Church and Barclay Streets
Zip Code
10007.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlander, Vallone, Gerges, O'Donovan, Ward, Povman, McCaffrey, and Williams
Biographical Information
This legislation will name an unnamed intersection, located at Church and Barclay Streets, Pierre Toussaint was born into slavery on the island of Haiti in 1766 and migrated to New York City in 1787 where he gained employment as a hairdresser which was a
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90647504199995,40.82171123400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Joanne Webb-Dixon Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Trinity Avenue and 161st Street
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson
Biographical Information
Joanna Webb Dixon was a prominent member of her community. She was well known for her advocacy as a member of Community Board 3, participant of the 42nd precinct, and founding member of OEMs Bronx CERT 3. Joanne Webb-Dixon joined the Bronx 3 team in 2007
Int. No. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88408588899995,40.72280974600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Kenneth C. Ledee Place
Limits
The intersection of 76th Street and Eliot Avenue
Zip Code
11379.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Miller, Avella, Baez, Brewer, Comrie, Felder, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Jackson, Katz, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, Monserrate, Quinn, Recchia Jr., Rivera, Sanders Jr., Serrano, Yassky, Weprin, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96294005499993,40.71190298000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
David Lopez Way
Limits
At the intersection of South 4th Street and Bedford Avenue
Zip Code
11249.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gutiérrez
Biographical Information
David Lopez was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. At the age of 14, he was inspired by the Young Lords movement who advocated for adequate healthcare, access to education, and dignified housing conditions and began to join their various marches and demonst
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86808882899999,40.745598888000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lucy Schilero Way
Limits
At the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 43rd Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Lucy Schilero founded and became President of the Coalition of United Residents for a Safer Community, which included members of the 43rd Avenue Block Association and tenant associations in 1986. With these coalitions, she circulated petitions and was a
BOAP No. 708, BOAR No. 289
Intro Number: BOAP No. 708, BOAR No. 289 • Enactment Date: 1936-12-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1936-04-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83054441999997,40.713875990000076]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 708, BOAR No. 289
Enactment Date
1936-12-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1936-04-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Richard S. Newcombe Square
Limits
The unnamed triangle bounded by Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens Road and 80th Road (Quentin Street).
Zip Code
11415.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moses, Inselbuch, Sahner, Haas, Dench, Deering, Devlin, Donnelly, McCarthy, and Flood
Biographical Information
Your Committee is informed by the member in your board representing the section in which the proposed designation is located that the purpose of the designation is to pay tribute to the memory of the late Richard S. Newcombe, who served as a District At
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens Rd. and 80th Rd. Named Dec 15, 19
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-08-19T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.12138112499997,40.55827969000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-08-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Annette M. Battista Way
Limits
At the intersection of Brook Avenue and Aviston Street
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Annette M. Battista was a dedicated supporter of the local Republican Party and became an administrative associate for the Board of Elections. She set a record in 2003 for collecting over 1,100 signatures in Dan Donovan’s district attorney race. She al
Int. No. 935
Intro Number: Int. No. 935 • Enactment Date: 2012-10-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07780659099996,40.59728097800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 935
Enactment Date
2012-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
William J. Maguire Way
Limits
At the intersection of Kensington Avenue and Kramer Street
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
William J. Maguire served in the National Guard 1954 to 1961. In 1960, he became a firefighter and worked at Engine 210 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He was transferred to Engine 157 in Port Richmond, Staten Island in 1964 and retired in 1975. In 1974, h
Int. No. 1054
Intro Number: Int. No. 1054 • Enactment Date: 2016-02-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07254628599998,40.58914180900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1054
Enactment Date
2016-02-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Connor and Breandon Moore Way
Limits
At the intersection of McLaughlin Street and Quincy Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Breandon (2 years-old) and Connor (4 years-old) Moore were swept away from their mother when their SUV was swamped by a tidal surge that overwhelmed the vehicle at the height of Superstorm Sandy. After their Staten Island home lost power, Glenda Moore a
Int. No. 856-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 856-A • Enactment Date: 1997-02-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1997-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98257900499993,40.76402639300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 856-A
Enactment Date
1997-02-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1997-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1997/007
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Big Apple Corner
Limits
The southwest corner of W. 54th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10019.0
Introduced By Council Members
Duane, O'Donovan. Foster. Fisher, Linares, Robinson, Warden, Eristoff, Ruiz and Robles
Biographical Information
John J. FitzGerald, born in 1893, was a horseracing writer for The Morning Telegraph in the 1920's and was the first to popularize the term "The Big Apple." While on assignment in New Orleans, FitzGerald overheard African-American stable hands refer to N
Int. No. 638
Intro Number: Int. No. 638 • Enactment Date: 1996-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1996-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90414599999997,40.86967500000003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 638
Enactment Date
1996-01-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1996-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1996/005
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Major General John R. Brown Square
Limits
An existing triangle located on West Kingbridge Road and Sedgwick Avenue
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ruiz, Foster, Linares, DeMarco, Eisland, Rivera, Cruz, Warden, and Rosado
Biographical Information
John R. Brown was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on April 20, 1908. His 42-year career in the National Guard started when he enlisted illegally at the age of 16. Within eight years he rose to the rank of First Sergeant in the Massachusetts National G
Int. No. 620
Intro Number: Int. No. 620 • Enactment Date: 2015-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89830471799996,40.862382842000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 620
Enactment Date
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Oscar de la Renta Boulevard
Limits
At the intersection of East Fordham Road and Creston Avenue adjacent to Muller Triangle
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Oscar de la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic. At the age of 18, he studied painting in Madrid and later became one of the most sought-after names in haute couture. His flattering and feminine pieces inspired women all around the world, and his at
Int. No. 1033
Intro Number: Int. No. 1033 • Enactment Date: 2009-07-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11475200899997,40.61813101700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1033
Enactment Date
2009-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/046
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Arielle Newman Run
Limits
At the intersection of Royal Oak Road and Rice Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell
Biographical Information
Arielle Newman was a promising Notre Dame Academy senior who won numerous awards in her brief athletic career. She died from lethal amounts of methyl salicylate, the active ingredient found in common muscle rubs like BenGay. Her death brought attention
Int. No. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98113676099996,40.77927992800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Firefighter Kevin Bracken Corner
Limits
The intersection of West 73rd Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Miller, Avella, Baez, Brewer, Comrie, Felder, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Jackson, Katz, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, Monserrate, Quinn, Recchia Jr., Rivera, Sanders Jr., Serrano, Yassky, Weprin, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94908420999997,40.79709765100006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Honorable Bill Perkins Way
Limits
At the intersection of Frawley Circle and 5th Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salaam
Biographical Information
Bill Perkins served in the New York City Council from the 9th district from 2017 to 2021. The district includes portions of Harlem in Manhattan. Perkins formerly represented the same seat from 1998 to 2005 and was a member of the New York State Senate fo
Int. No. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83593478399996,40.876067653000064]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Dean Christopher DeSimone Way
Limits
222nd Gibbon Avenue and Baychester Avenue
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Seabrook
Biographical Information
Dean Christopher DeSimone was recognized for many years as an honest businessman and as a respected friend to many residents in Bronx Community District #12. He was noted and appreciated for his many years of fine work as the proprietor of Bronx County C
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90850026799995,40.834015246000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Eleanor Dowe Blvd
Limits
At the southeast corner of East 169th Street and Webster Avenue
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson
Biographical Information
Eleanor Dowe was a public housing tenant who went into a coma and later passed away after falling down a flight of stairs as a result of the elevators in her building not functioning properly. She lived in the NYCHA Webster Houses for over 40 years. She
Int. No. 1338
Intro Number: Int. No. 1338 • Enactment Date: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10252829299998,40.63467037500004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Dr. Louis G. Gianvito, M.D. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Conyingham Avenue and Castleton Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Louis G. Gianvito served in the United States Navy during WWII. After the war, he graduated from Wagner College, and later attended New York Medical College where he joined the ranks of the Contin Honor Society and was president of his graduating class.
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94734088999996,40.79679324500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Carmen Maristany Ward Way
Limits
At the intersection of 111th Street and Madison Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Carmen Maristany Ward was a founding member and former board chair of the East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. (EHBN) in the early 1960’s. EHBN started as a nursery school and later expanded to three schools and finally became one of the first independent p
Int. No. 637
Intro Number: Int. No. 637 • Enactment Date: 1986-11-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1986-07-25T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96200013299995,40.67055924500005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 637
Enactment Date
1986-11-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1986-07-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1986/050
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Dr. Ronald McNair Park
Present Name
J. A. Guider Park
Limits
An existing park located at the intersection of Washington Avenue, Classon Avenue, and Eastern Parkway.
Zip Code
11238.0
Introduced By Council Members
Pinkett, Crispino, Foster, Friedlander, Gerges, O'Donovan, Williams, Wooten, Ward, Povman, DiBrienza and Michels
Biographical Information
Ronald McNair was born in Lark City, South California, a small, isolated town of less than 7,000 people. At an early age, he demonstrated a strong desire to excel in school. It was this dedication to learning that allowed him to attain great heights in h
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81462346499995,40.73713751900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Barry Commoner Way
Limits
At the intersection of Kissena Boulevard and 65th Avenue
Zip Code
11367.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gennaro
Biographical Information
Barry Commoner was a cellular biologist, college professor and politician, founded the Center for the Biology of Natural Systems in 1966 to promote research on ecological systems. The Center for the Biology of Natural Systems was originally established a
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85584548499997,40.751598975000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Francisco Munoz Way
Limits
The intersection of 111th Street and Roosevelt Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Council Members Vann, Boyland, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Katz, Koppell, Lopez, the Speaker (Council Member Miller), McMahon, Monserrate, Moskowitz, Oddo, Provenzano, Reed, Reyna, Weprin, Avella, Barron, Jackson, James, Liu, Quinn, Addabbo, Jr., Dilan, Fel
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 438
Intro Number: Int. No. 438 • Enactment Date: 1978-08-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1978-10-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00793717899995,40.707633231000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 438
Enactment Date
1978-08-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1978-10-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1978/025
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Louise Nevelson Plaza
Limits
A generally triangular area of street bounded by the southwesterly curb line of Maiden Lane between William Street and Liberty Street, the northerly curb line of Liberty Street between Maiden Lane and William Street, and the easterly curb line of William
Zip Code
10038.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlander, Alter, Trichter, and Stern
Biographical Information
Louise Nevelson, one of the greatest American sculptors, was born in Russia and studied art under many German masters. She received many honorary degrees, including those from Bowdoin College and Hobart and William Smith College. Ms. Nevelson has had one
BOAP No. 2170, BOAR No. 237
Intro Number: BOAP No. 2170, BOAR No. 237 • Enactment Date: 1923-04-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP No. 2170, BOAR No. 237
Enactment Date
1923-04-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Gillispie Square
Limits
The open square running from 165th to 166th Streets and bounded by Webster Avenue, Brook Avenue, Melrose Avenue and intersecting streets.
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Atwell, Fitzpatrick, McHenry, Kaltenmeier, Wirth, Cardani, McGuinness, and Dowd
Biographical Information
That this designation is to honor the memory of one of the neighborhoods, who made the supreme sacrifice when the United States ship "Ticonderoga" was torpedoed by a submarine on September 30, 1918.

The Committee is in full sympathy with the worthy purp
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

165th to 166th St., Webster Ave. etc. Named Apr. 24, 1923,
Int. No. 252-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 252-A • Enactment Date: 2002-09-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13597197999997,40.61221214900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 252-A
Enactment Date
2002-09-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Lt. Chuck Margiotta Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Ingram Avenue and Victory Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Avella, Clarke, Comrie, DeBlasio, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Golden, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo, Quinn, Recchia, Reyna, Rivera, Sanders, Jr., Serrano, Davis, Dilan, Felder, Jackson, Monserrate, Nelson, Vann and Weprin; also C
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92601191699998,40.74426218000008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Gertrude McDonald Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Queens Boulevard and 39th Street
Zip Code
11104.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Gertrude McDonald was a long-time community activist who served on Community Board 2 for over 40 years and held positions at the 108th Precinct Community Council and the United Forties Civic Association. She was an active member at Sunnyside Community S
Int. No. 428-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 428-A • Enactment Date: 2010-12-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15853999299998,40.56054101400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 428-A
Enactment Date
2010-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Rafael Vega Way
Limits
At the intersection of Colon Avenue and Gurley Avenue
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ignizio
Biographical Information
Rafael Vega was born in Puerto Rico, moved to Brooklyn in 1953 and then to Staten Island in 1967. In the 1970’s, he became Assistant Principal of PS 1 in Brooklyn until he retired in 1985. He wrote poetry and taught music history classes at Brooklyn
Int. No. 291
Intro Number: Int. No. 291 • Enactment Date: 1943-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1943-11-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10178116899993,40.63707735100007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 291
Enactment Date
1943-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1943-11-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1943/031
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Allison Park
Limits
Prospect Avenue, Brentwood Avenue, Springhill Avenue, Conyingham Avenue and Pembroke Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Conrad, McCarthy, Klein, Byrne, and Nugent
Biographical Information
We recommend adoption of this local law as a fitting memorial to the late George W. Allison.

In his capacity as Commissioner of Borough Works, Mr. Allison headed the engineering staff of this office and maintained supervision over the work of the Highwa
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92036092499995,40.868990893000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
James F. Nolan Way
Limits
At the intersection of Isham Street and Cooper Street
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
De La Rosa
Biographical Information
James Nolan was a pillar of the Inwood community and provided his services for 54 years to many organizations, such as the Inwood Manhattan Little League Inc., Knights of Columbus, Good Shepherd Men’s Club and he also served as District Director for Li
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08722167799993,40.63778503800006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Sajda Musawwir Ladner Way
Limits
At the intersection of Jersey Street and Scribner Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Sajda Musawwir Ladner was the founder of Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA), a non-profit organization established in 1967, to support and highlight artists of color. Her leadership, as both the artistic and executive director of UTA, encompassed a wide
Int. No. 620
Intro Number: Int. No. 620 • Enactment Date: 2015-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15520167899996,40.54571728800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 620
Enactment Date
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
FDNY Lt. Matt Ambelas Way
Limits
At the intersection of Ramblewood Avenue and Oakdale Street
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ignizio
Biographical Information
Matt Ambelas was a fourteen year FDNY veteran who was killed in the line of duty while putting out a fire in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Int. No. 737
Intro Number: Int. No. 737 • Enactment Date: 1987-02-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1987-07-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99738798599998,40.721854233000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 737
Enactment Date
1987-02-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1987-07-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1987/005
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Lt. Joseph Petrosino Park
Present Name
Kenmare Memorial Park
Limits
An existing triangular shaped park, bounded by Lafayette Street, Kenmare Street and Cleveland Place.
Zip Code
10012.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlandler, Crispino, Maloney, and DiBrienza
Biographical Information
Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino was born in Salerno, Italy on August 30, 1860. In 1873, the family left Italy and immigrated to the United States, making New York City its new home. As a young boy, Joe Petrosino set u p a shoeshine stands outside Police Head
Int. No. 376
Intro Number: Int. No. 376 • Enactment Date: 1990-04-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89291643399997,40.630752234000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 376
Enactment Date
1990-04-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/005
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Joseph DiNapoli Playground
Limits
An existing playground located within Canarise Beach Park on the South side of Seaview Avenue at the foot of East 92nd Street
Zip Code
11236.0
Introduced By Council Members
Castaneira Colon, Crispino, Lisa, O'Donovan, Foster and Wooten
Biographical Information
Joseph Di Napoli was a long-time resident of the Canarsie section of Brooklyn. He was an employee of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, having been the Principal Park Supervisor of District 18 at the time of his death. He was a dedicat
Int. No. 521
Intro Number: Int. No. 521 • Enactment Date: 1990-10-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81116862299996,40.72778855200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 521
Enactment Date
1990-10-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/056
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Irving Newman Circle
Limits
The area of the streets formed by 72nd Avenue, Parsons Boulevard and Aguilar Avenue
Zip Code
11367.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman, Dear, Gerges, Leffler O'Donovan and Ward
Biographical Information
Irving Newman was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1914. He attended Seward Park High School until his father's death when he began working in the millinery business to help support his family. Through hard work, he eventually became the Gener
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.06739936899999,40.61565802700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Luke M. Parlatore Way
Limits
Virginia Avenue at the southeast corner of Bay Street
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Luke M. Parlatore died in 2002 from complications after a car accident, at the age of 17. After 9/11, he volunteered for the Red Cross and obtained supplies for workers at the World Trade Center site. He also received citations from the Vietnam Veteran
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96691536299994,40.593081994000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Antoinette Bonvino Way
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue W and East 4th Street
Zip Code
11223.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
Antoinette Bonvino was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Church for over 50 years. She began serving as a lunch lady and later served as a religious studies teacher for five years. She also worked in the Pastoral Ministry office where she assisted in
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95778747899993,40.70848094200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Calle Frenchie
Limits
At the northeast corner of Marcy Avenue and Broadway
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Reynoso
Biographical Information
Santos “Frenchie” Ramos grew up in Puerto Rico and later came to New York in his 20’s. When he was 36 years-old, he opened Frenchie’s Gym in Williamsburg and remained open for 43 years, helping kids stay off the streets and away from drugs and ga
Int. No. 573-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 573-A • Enactment Date: 1986-11-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90506169199995,40.90240083700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 573-A
Enactment Date
1986-11-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1986/057
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Vinmont Veteran Park
Limits
An existing park, ballfield and natural area located adjacent to P.S. 81, bounded on the west by Riverdale Avenue, on the south by West 254th Street, on the east by Mosholu Avenue and on the north by an irregular line approximately 70 feet north of the c
Zip Code
10471.0
Introduced By Council Members
Eisland and Wooten
Biographical Information
In the late 1940's the Vinmont Land Corporation which was founded by architect Robert Weinberg purchased a parcel of land consisting of about eight acres in the Mosholu section of Riverdale. Today this land is occupied by the Vinmont Houses, the Residenc
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83310991999997,40.88934156800008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Patricia Wiley Way
Limits
At the intersection of Harper Avenue and East 233rd Street
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Patricia Wiley was a community advocate and worked effortlessly to make a change in District 12. She was the founder of the Harper Avenue Block Association and a lover of all things God, children, and community. Affectionately known as “Patsy” and
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88103454099996,40.828382815000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ray Santos Way
Limits
At the intersection of Evergreen Avenue and Westchester Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Ray Santos, “El Maestro” of the mambo sound, performed, composed, and arranged for the premiere Latin music orchestras. Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Mario Bauza, and Machito are only a few of the legendary ensembles with whom he was associated with
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15253491199996,40.54799723000008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Elizabeth “Betty” Pancila Street
Limits
NW corner of Scarsdale Avenue and School Street
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
Betty Pancila was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and beloved school secretary at P.S.8, where she was revered for her warmth and dedication to the children of P.S. 8, as well as to the community at large.
Int. No. 988
Intro Number: Int. No. 988 • Enactment Date: 2018-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2018-07-12T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90401956299996,40.632939745000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 988
Enactment Date
2018-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2018-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2018/139
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
American Hero Sergeant Roshain E. Brooks Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of East 85th Street and Avenue L
Zip Code
11236.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maisel
Biographical Information
Sergeant Roshain E. Brooks was a Field Artillery Cannoneer assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. He joined in 2012 and was later killed in the line of duty while serving in Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star,
Int. No. 444
Intro Number: Int. No. 444 • Enactment Date: 1967-10-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87023923199996,40.85310353400007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 444
Enactment Date
1967-10-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1967/073
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Oscar Comras Mall
Limits
Grassy lawn area located in Bronx Park in the vicinity of Bronx Park East and Lydig Avenue, where summer concerts are held.
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Ryan, Smith, Troy Jr., and Rosen
Biographical Information
Born on June 10, 1915, on the lower east side of Manhattan, Oscar Comras and his family moved to the Van-Nest Morris Park section of The Bronx when he was eight years old. He grew up there and throughout his adulthood he resided in the Pelham Parkway sec
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91806113199993,40.80959604100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Daniel “Danny” Chervoni Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 141st Street and Brook Avenue
Zip Code
10454.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Daniel “Danny” Chervoni served in the United States Marine Corp. for three years. After he served, he returned home where he fell into a life of drugs and was imprisoned several times. After he got sober, he became a community leader and head gardene
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91529478999996,40.841964794000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
José Ángel Hernández Way
Limits
At the intersection of Townsend Avenue and East 172nd Street
Zip Code
10452.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stevens
Biographical Information
José Ángel Hernández, known as “Flow La Movie” was a Puerto Rican music producer. He died at the age of 36, when a charter plane Gulfstream IV carrying him, his wife and children crashed while attempting an emergency landing near Las Américas Int
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09550699199997,40.643502838000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
William S. Klapach Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Fillmore Street and Lafayette Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
William S. Klapach was United States Army combat photographer and decorated World War II veteran. He served in the United States Army from 1943 until 1945, as a technician 5th grade in the 196th Signal Photo Company, and was awarded a Bronze Star. His
Int. No. 256
Intro Number: Int. No. 256 • Enactment Date: 1967-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.79165021299997,40.718722823000064]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 256
Enactment Date
1967-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1967/025
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Bernard Tepper Triangle
Limits
Triangle formed by the south side road of Grand Central Parkway, the prolongation northerly of the westerly side of Homelawn Street and prolongation southerly of the easterly side of 173rd Street.
Zip Code
11432.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Ryan, Santucci, Troy Jr., Weiss, and Rosen
Biographical Information
Bernard Tepper was one of the twelve firemen killed in the 23d Street fire in New York City last November. At the time of his death, Mr. Tepper had just passed the examination for Lieutenant and had worked as an inspector for about a month. He was affili
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